One of perhaps the most surprising additions to the Coachella 2011 line up was snuck in at the bottom on Sunday, Death From Above 1979. The same dance-punk duo that split in 2006 who ferociously tore apart every live show they played creating a cacophony of noise with just a drum kit and bass guitar. Their stated mission was that a lot of dance music was created with just drums and bass so how far could they take the same formula in a rock environment and the results were instantly pleasing and riotous.
What was created was an electrifying record in You're A Woman, I'm A Machine that tore through 11 tracks in just over half an hour and created a stir for many years.
So, finally, they have decided to return with comments yet to appear from the band about new material etc. However, the thought of DFA1979 rocking Glastonbury may be a little too much for me to take and I'd be perfectly happy to watch them just perform that brilliant debut. The only downside of this reformation may be the decline of MSTRKRFT remixes but again, no comment has been made on the statement of the duo so fingers crossed they can all coexist.
Impossible to choose a favourite song so here's my first, Little Girl.
Let's Make Love and Listen To Death From Above
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